Tag Archives: Team Red White and Blue

Another 300 Miles for Charity

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

I first installed the Charity Miles app on my phone back in April 2013 when I started running and training for my first half marathon.  Since then, I’ve run and walked 800 miles for charity!  Since each mile run or … Continue reading →

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Charity Miles Milestone: I’ve Reached 500 Miles!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by

Not only did I run my first 8k this past weekend, but I reached another milestone as well: I logged my 500th mile for charity!  Since I discovered the Charity Miles app last spring, I have been logging miles for … Continue reading →

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2014 Army Ten Miler Recap

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

Last Sunday I ran my last major race of 2014: the Army Ten Miler.  This was my second ten miler (my first being the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run back in April), and after a great summer of training for … Continue reading →

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2014 Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5k Recap

Posted on September 16, 2014 by

Six days after running my third half marathon I ran another race: the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff Memorial 5k.  Although my legs still felt heavy the morning of the race, I decided to at least attempt to run it, especially … Continue reading →

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Run As One Recap

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

As I’ve shared before, Preston and I both belong to Team Red, White & Blue, a veteran’s organization committed to connecting veterans with others and enriching their lives through both physical and social activities.  This past Saturday, Team RWB in conjunction … Continue reading →

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Weekly Training Log – Week of April 7th

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

If your week has been anything like mine, you’ve been finding every way possible to take advantage of absolutely gorgeous weather!  Over the weekend I spent more time outside than inside, and I couldn’t have asked for better weather to … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Recap

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

Before I dive into the recap, let me first thank those of you who commented here on the blog, on Facebook and Twitter, and sent me individual e-mails providing support in regards to my corral mishap.  Its clear that CUCB was … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – March 14th – Off to the Races

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

This past week my Twitter feed has been full of fellow runners sharing their anticipation about various races this weekend.  Many people, myself included, will be running their first spring race this weekend.  Its of course fitting that the DC Trifecta … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 5K Race Recap

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

I’ll admit, its taken me longer than I would have liked to write this post due to how the race went last Sunday.  Although running shorter distances is generally becoming easier than it was when I first started running back … Continue reading →

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Race Goals for Tomorrow’s Veteran’s Day 5K

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

This weekend many people’s calendars are filled with Veteran’s Day related activities, and ours is of no exception.  Tomorrow morning Preston and I will complete our last 5K of 2013 – the Veteran’s Day 5K with Potomac River Running.  Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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